Uniforms

SkillsUSA Uniform

Wearing the official SkillsUSA attire adds a sense of unity and identification, as well as enthusiasm, to meetings, ceremonies, presentations and activities. Members are encouraged to strictly follow the guidelines for official attire during ceremonies, visits with dignitaries, officer campaigns and similar occasions. Judges can either disqualify you or remove points for your uniform score if incorrect or missing.

Official uniform for women:

• Red SkillsUSA blazer, windbreaker, or black SkillsUSA jacket (is provided by your chapter).
• Student provides (purchases):
  • White collarless or small-collared blouse or white turtleneck, collar not to extend over the blazer lapel or the sweater, windbreaker or jacket
  • Plain, solid white undershirt (if needed)
  • Black dress skirt (knee-length) or black dress slacks
  • Solid black dress belt (if needed)
  • Black sheer (not opaque) or skin-tone seamless hose (no solid)
  • Black shoes, closed toe

Official uniform for men:

• Red SkillsUSA blazer, windbreaker, or black SkillsUSA jacket (is provided by your chapter).
• Student provides (purchases):
  • White dress shirt - collared, long sleeve
  • Plain, solid black tie
  • Plain, solid white undershirt (short sleeve)
  • Black dress slacks (pants)
  • Solid black dress belt
  • Plain black socks
  • Black dress shoes

Competition uniform for men/women:

• Some competitions require that you wear a different uniform during your actual competition, for example scrubs for some medical competitions and white polo shirt for technology competitions.
• See the technical requirements for uniforms for each competition - see the official SkillsUSA Uniforms Chart below.
• Your chapter will NOT purchase these competition uniforms (polos, scrubs, overalls, etc.).
• Students are responsible to purchase these from the OFFICIAL SkillsUSA store. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• You can substitute the competition uniform (aka, buy from another source) but ensure that it has the official SkillsUSA patch.

Tips for uniform:

• Your chapter will provide/purchase blazers, jacket only. They are inventory items and do not belong to students, you damage you bought!
• You will need to have your uniform(s) ready before the first competition.
• The official SkillsUSA uniform is required to be worn during all official SkillsUSA events for all students and most competitions.
• Jackets and blazers are assigned to you during competitions and NEED to be turned in immediately when you return from competitions.
• Dress items typically do not have brand logos on the outside.
• Dress items typically are solid colors (no patterns at all).
• Wear a white, plain undershirt (not a tshirt or different color other than white or inside out).
• Socks and pantyhose must be solid black with no patterns.
• Where a belt, belt must also be a dress belt (plain, not like the tejano buckles!).
• The tie also must be a solid color black with no patterns or logos.
• When in doubt, simply ask your adviser. Take a photo before you buy.
• Ensure that dress items fit you. This will be enforced if you compete at Nationals.
• Buy at a local thrift store (less $50) instead of retail ($100's). GoodWill AV (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
• Uniform must be kept clean and ironed.
• Your chapter will clean, iron blazers, jackets.
• Women blazers do not have pockets and buttons are to the left.
• Men blazers have pockets, buttons are to the right, and split in the back.
• Ladies, during State / Nationals competitions it is recommended you bring comfortable black walking shoes (do not wear them during competition).
• During the National competition - student are required to bring double of everything!! - This is because one will be used for daily interactions while the other only for competition.